 10 DIANNE DANIEL Special to QMI Agency Isthe world of interior decorating ready to fall in love with its very own 'Suzy Q'? An aspiring young finance student from Oakville's Sheridan College certainly hopes so. In February, 19-year-old Suzy Cacic - aka Suzy Q - joined the world of interior decorating bloggers with the launch of Better Decorating Bible (www.betterdecoratingbible.com). In just nine months, she's attracted the attention of 6,000 readers, a number that continues to grow, she says. "I wanted to express myself, but I didn't know how," says Cacic, who started sewing her own "runway clothes" at the age of 11 and has been evolving into a fashion and design enthusiast ever since. "By starting a blog, I can connect with other people who have the same interests as me." The Better Decorating Bible blog features luxurious interiors that catch Cacic's eye and then suggests affordable ways to mimic the same style. Some photos are hers; others are from magazines and decorating blogs. The keen eye, she says, comes from within. "I've always had a rich sort of style and taste, but always on a budget," she says, noting that her inspiration may come from expensive things but the end goal is to find a cheaper way to get the same result. For example, Cacic recently redesigned her bedroom in her parents' home, giving it a very chic, French Regency feel (see photo). The rich cream walls and blue ceiling are complemented by a gold moulding, and she sewed the coverlet for her day bed, fringe and all. The coffee table is an antique piano bench that used to belong to her grandfather. "I love that it's a multi-functional space," says Cacic. "It doesn't feel like a bedroom. On her blog, Cacic covers everything from kitchens, bathrooms and dining rooms to living rooms, bedrooms and hallways. She also talks about gardens and occasionally provides tips for do-it-yourselfers, including how to make a The Toronto Sun FRIDAY,OCTOBER 21 TO SUNDAY,OCTOBER 23,2011 19-year-old interior decorating/blogger Suzie Cacic - aka Suzie Q - recently redesigned her bedroom in her parents' home, giving it a very chic, French Regency feel.Expressing herself as Suzy Q19-year-old interior decorator strives to blend glamour with affordabilitypumpkin planter or create wall art using pressed leaves. To quickly update your home this fall, she suggests picking up a luxurious fur throw for your couch, using a fallcoloured shawl as a table runner, adding burnt orange or brown accent pillows for a punch of colour, or filling a centerpiece with pine cones and acorns. What's hot for 2012? According to Cacic, mirrored furniture remains "a big hit," along with what she refers to as ghost furniture, clear pieces that are good for small spaces, and animal prints. To fuel her ideas, Cacic spends her summers travelling abroad with her constant companion, a mini Schnauzer named Sophie. This past year she visited Austria'sDESIGN SENSESchönbrunn Palace and next year she intends to spend time in Croatia, London and Paris. Back at home, she remains a college student, studying finance with the hope of some day expanding her interior decorating blog into an on-line business. So far the majority of Cacic's followers are people in their late `20s who enjoy her unique blend of glamour and affordability. Will the world of interior decorating fall in love with Suzy Q like the famous song lyrics suggest? "I love doing it and my fans keep me going," says Cacic, who aspires to be a personality in the decorating world. "... To become an interior decorator, you just have to be born with a good eye."
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